Two regulated brokers face off in a test of safety, cost and platform depth. ActivTrades leans on its proprietary ActivTrader and support, Blueberry Markets emphasizes raw spreads and ECN execution.
ActivTrades and Blueberry Markets are closely matched; ActivTrades offers far more instruments (1000 vs 300).
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose ActivTrades if…
Choose ActivTrades if you value no minimum deposit, FCA oversight, and multilingual support.
Choose Blueberry Markets if…
Choose Blueberry Markets if you want raw spreads and access to MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Blueberry Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.50 pips for ActivTrades, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.3/ 5 | 4.3/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
Pros
FCA regulated with supplemental insurance up to GBP 1,000,000 per client
ActivTrader's volatility protection feature is a genuine risk management differentiator
No minimum deposit
Strong southern European presence, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese support
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | ActivTrades | Blueberry Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Pass | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Pass | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
ActivTrades and Blueberry Markets share the same editorial score of 4.3/5. One concrete differentiator: ActivTrades requires a lower minimum deposit.
Blueberry Markets starts from 0 pips, tighter than ActivTrades's 0.5 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
ActivTrades has no minimum deposit, while Blueberry Markets requires at least $100. This makes ActivTrades more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both ActivTrades and Blueberry Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, two factors stand out: ActivTrades has no minimum deposit, removing the capital barrier entirely, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
ActivTrades lists maximum leverage of 400:1, while Blueberry Markets lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Blueberry Markets charges $8 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for ActivTrades are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
ActivTrades supports MetaTrader 4, ActivTrader, while Blueberry Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 4. ActivTrades has exclusive access to ActivTrader. Blueberry Markets has exclusive access to cTrader and MetaTrader 5.
ActivTrades offers strong regulation via FCA oversight and investor protections.
Blueberry Markets wins for active traders with MT4/MT5 and cTrader access.
Blueberry Markets is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
Blueberry Markets offers MT4, MT5 and cTrader for platform variety.
ActivTrades offers around 1000 instruments, more than Blueberry's 300.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.3 / 5▲ | 4.1 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2001 | 2016 |
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| Headquarters | London, United Kingdom | Sydney, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | No minimum▼ lower | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0.5 pips | 0 pips▼ lower |
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| Commission / lot | N/A | $8/lot |
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| N/A | 0.8 pips |
| Max Leverage | 400:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit card |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | FCA CMVM SCB | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 ActivTrader | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Proprietary trading platform available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
ASIC-regulated with Tier 1 investor protections
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Raw ECN Direct account with published execution statistics
No bonus marketing, pure execution focus
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Cons
Product range narrower than IG or Saxo
No cTrader or raw ECN account option
Less known outside Europe compared to global competitors
Cons
$100 minimum deposit required
Limited product range, forex, indices, commodities, crypto only
No copy trading or social features
ECN commission slightly above the cheapest competitors
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
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Score 4.3 / 5
Score 4.3 / 5
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